CA-C-003505
GitHub — GitHub Copilot Product Terms
Entity
Date detected
July 7, 2026
Effective date
July 7, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users copilot subscribers developers
Changes
+1 sentence added
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Event Summary

GitHub added a version identifier 'October 2024' to the GitHub Copilot Product Terms on July 7, 2026. This change appears to be a document-versioning update that establishes a baseline reference date for the terms. The operational significance is minimal; this is a formatting or administrative addition that does not alter the substantive rights, obligations, or conditions governing Copilot use.

LOW

Consumer Impact

This change adds a version date identifier to the GitHub Copilot Product Terms. The addition does not alter the substantive rights, obligations, or permissions governing Copilot use. The updated terms continue to apply under the same operational framework.

Governance Analysis

The updated terms now include a version date identifier, which establishes a reference baseline for the document. This change has minimal operational significance; it is a formatting or administrative update that does not alter substantive rights, obligations, or permissions.

Key Clauses Affected

version identifier

Document versioning date added (October 2024) for administrative tracking.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
a30477ac37018c22465774c113b77fc44bfc09fad53ce39104e4a9cb193a1231
July 2, 2026 00:28 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
84c17d24d27ade5447d26fe46e6147312edfe991c45fa6a641e9ab5d665ed29c
July 7, 2026 00:36 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 7, 2026 00:36 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: GitHub
Document: GitHub Copilot Product Terms
Record ID: CA-C-003505
Captured: 2026-07-07 00:36:38 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-07-github-github-copilot-product-terms-3505/
Accessed: July 7, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

GitHub added a version date (October 2024) to its Copilot Product Terms on July 7, 2026. This appears to be a document-administration or versioning update with no change to substantive terms, conditions, or obligations. No regulatory, compliance, or operational action is indicated by this change.

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
GitHub Copilot Product Terms
Entity
GitHub
Captured
July 7, 2026
Source URL
https://github.com/customer-terms/github-copilot-product-specific-terms
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